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What is influenza?; Influenza, also called “the flu”, is caused by a virus that mainly affects the nose, throat, bronchial airways, and lungs. There are two main types of flu that affect humans, types A and B. Either or both types can circulate in...

This latest revision of the Infection Prevention and Control Manual addresses current issues pertaining to infection control and employee health within settings unique to the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

As defined in the Oklahoma State Statute Title 70 Section 1-116(7): “A school nurse employed full time by a board of education shall be a registered nurse (RN) licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education, and...

As child care providers, we know that one of your most important roles is to do all that you can to keep every child in your care healthy and safe. This handbook will help you by providing up-to-date information on health and safety issues.; The...

The Oklahoma Pandemic Response Plan (“Plan”) was previously known as the Oklahoma Pandemic Influenza Management Plan. The Plan and its appendices were originally developed as guidance for a coordinated statewide, multi-sector response to pandemic...

What is Influenza? Influenza, also called "the flu," is caused by a virus that mainly affects the nose, throat, bronchial airways, and lungs.; Who should get vaccinated this year in Oklahoma?; What are the types of flu vaccine available this year?

What is respiratory syncytial virus? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory illness of childhood. RSV is the most common cause of pneumonia and of inflammation of small airways of the lungs in infants and children under one year...

What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is a viral infection that causes a red, itchy rash on the skin that resembles tiny blisters. It is mostly seen in children, but anyone who has not had the chickenpox can still get the disease.